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Wound and Bleeding
Treatmentt of Minor Wound

• Pour some water on the wound and dry it with a clean cloth.
• Clean the area around the wound with a cotton swab or clean both that is soaked in a mixture of water and soap or antiseptic.
• Cover the wound with a clean cloth or plaster.

Controlling the Bleeding

• Stop the bleeding by placing a clean cloth on the wound and applying pressure with your fingers.
• When the bleeding stops, cover the wound with a clean cloth.
• If a foreign object such as a nail, glass or knife is still embedded in the wound, do not apply pressure. Cover the area around the object with a clean cloth and seek further treatment
• If an arm or leg is injured, elevate it above the level of the heart to reduce pressure.
• If the wound is deep and bleeding profusely, seek further treatment.
• Do not use the Tourniquest technique because it may cause more harm than good.